Cool MateMeaning of Poisonous
causing death or illness if swallowed or taken into the body
In simple words: Something that can make you sick or kill you.
Poisonous in a sentence
- poisonous chemicals/fumes/plants
- a poisonous substance
- This gas is highly poisonous.
- The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.
- poisonous snakes
- a tiny spider with a poisonous bite
- a poisonous person
- the poisonous atmosphere in the office
How to use Poisonous
Use 'poisonous' to describe plants or animals that can harm people. It's appropriate in scientific contexts and everyday discussions, but be careful not to confuse it with 'venomous', which applies to animals that inject poison.
Grammar pattern
poisonous + object
Memory hint
Think of 'poison' in 'poisonous' — it's a warning sign.
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Poisonous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سام
شيء يمكن أن يجعلك مريضًا أو يقتلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিষাক্ত
এমন কিছু যা আপনাকে অসুস্থ করতে পারে বা মেরে ফেলতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
giftig
Etwas, das dich krank machen oder töten kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Venenoso
Algo que puede enfermarte o matarte.
- Persianفارسی
سمی
چیزی که میتونه شما رو مریض کنه یا بکشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Venenoso
Quelque chose qui peut te rendre malade ou te tuer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़हरीला
ऐसी चीज़ जो आपको बीमार कर सकती है या मार सकती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Velenoso, Tossico
Qualcosa che può farti stare male o ucciderti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Venomous, Tóxico
Algo que pode te deixar doente ou te matar.
- RussianРусский
Ядовитый, отравляющий
То, что может вызвать болезнь или смерть.
- Urduاردو
زہریلا
ایسی چیز جو آپ کو بیمار کر سکتی ہے یا مار سکتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
有毒的
会让你生病或致命的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Poisonous
What does Poisonous mean?
Something that can make you sick or kill you.
What is the definition of Poisonous?
causing death or illness if swallowed or taken into the body
How do you use Poisonous in a sentence?
poisonous chemicals/fumes/plants
Can you give another example of Poisonous?
a poisonous substance
What are synonyms for Poisonous?
Common alternatives include toxic, venomous.
What is the opposite of Poisonous?
Opposite meanings include safe, harmless.
What words go with Poisonous?
It commonly pairs with be, become, deadly, extremely, highly, to, be, become, deadly, extremely, highly, to.
What are common mistakes when using Poisonous?
Confusing 'poisonous' with 'venomous'. 'Poisonous' used with inanimate objects like 'poisonous gas' can be misused in some contexts.
How do you pronounce Poisonous?
US: /["/ˈpɔɪzənəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɔɪzənəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Poisonous?
Use 'poisonous' to describe plants or animals that can harm people. It's appropriate in scientific contexts and everyday discussions, but be careful not to confuse it with 'venomous', which applies to animals that inject poison.
What CEFR level is Poisonous?
"Poisonous" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.